Student Museum Assistant I _Off-Campus FWS

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The George Washington University is seeking an entry-level Q?rius Open Hours Assistant for the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center. You will help facilitate open hours, assist with setup and cleanup, and interact with visitors during floor hours on Fri-Sat.

This student-position is on-site and offers hands-on science communication experience, supporting engaging exhibits and learning activities for diverse audiences.

Formación

• Entry level position, little to no experience required; all training provided.
• Interest in science/natural history; enthusiasm to work with people of all ages.
• Available 2 days (Fri-Sat) a week 12:00PM-4:30PM.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with set-up and clean-up of open hours.
• Interact with visitors on the floor during open hours.
• Assist with administrative/logistical tasks as needed.

Conocimientos

Good oral communication

Enthusiasm for science

People skills

Educación

Background in education

Descripción del empleo

Level of Support

Student Support I

Position Type

Off-Campus FWS

Number of Openings

3

Wage Per Hour

18.40

Department Name

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Department Bio

Our Mission: Understanding the natural world and our place in it.
Our Vision: A future-facing Smithsonian museum that confronts the big questions in nature, science, and society.

Position Specific Summary

Q?rius Open Hours Assistant — Are you looking to gain science communication experience? Join the Q?rius Programs team and help facilitate natural history learning experiences for audiences of all ages! Work-study students will aid in the facilitation of public open hours in Q?rius, the Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center. During open hours, Q?rius is open to the public and offers a variety of activities such as a play area, Collection Zone exploration, and self-guided activities covering topics like geology and anthropology. Students will assist with set-up, clean-up, and will be on the floor interacting with visitors during the open hours. Shifts are available Fri-Sat from 12:00pm-4:30pm. Alternate hours may be requested for special events. For more information about Q?rius, the Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, visit: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/exhibits/qrius-coralyn-w-whitney-science-education-center.

Standard Position Description

The student will assist with administrative and logistical operations in a Museum or Gallery. asks may include: preparation of exhibit installations, assisting with preliminary research for exhibitions, assist in editing and formatting documents, general maintenance of exhibit space, welcoming guest and explaining exhibits, and office administrative functions. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Required Qualifications

This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in science/natural history; enthusiasm to work with people of all ages; good oral communication skills; available 2 days (Fri-Sat) a week 12:00PM-4:30PM.
Background in education, anthropology, forensics, biology, geology, marine science,environmental studies or theater preferred.

Job Open Date

10/08/2026

Job Close Date

11/20/2026

Campus Location

Off-Campus FWS Partner - DC Location

Work Type Designation

In-Person

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action ( EEO /AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment–free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement .

The student employee will: Off-Campus FWS position or a position with an external community partner - May or may not require a background check or work clearances external to GW.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Federal Work Study (FWS) offer for the current school year? FWS positions require a FWS offer from the Office of Student Financial Aid. Please do not apply for FWS positions if you have not been offered a FWS award.
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• FWS Program Student Statement (Only Attach the Official Document)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter